WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The society of France in 18th Century was divided into 3 estates: The 1st estate was the clergy. The 2nd estate was the nobility. The 3rd estate was made up of servants, landless labourers, small peasants, artisans, court officials, lawyers, merchants, and big businessmen.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the highest estate, the 1st Estate, one would find members of the Roman Catholic clergy. These included bishops, priests, and nuns among other religious figures in the country. Only about 0.5% of the population was part of the 1st Estate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Before the revolution in France, a time known as the Ancien Regime, society was divided into three distinct classes, known as the Three Estates. The First Estate was the clergy, who were people, including priests, who ran both the Catholic church and some aspects of the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -The First Estate consisted of the clergy and numbered about 130, 000 people who owned approximately 10% of the land.

Detailed explanation-5: -They also owned 10-15% of all the land in France. This land, of course, was all held tax-free. Like the clergy, the nobility represented another privileged Estate. The nobility held the highest positions in the Church, the army and the government.